Zuppa di Cozze – Mussels in tomato sauce
Christmas 2023 is almost here! We’re all thinking about who will be coming over when, what we’ll be cooking and baking, and what we’ll serve. …
Polpettine al Limone (Lemon Scented Meatballs)
The island of Capri, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and off the coast of Naples, Italy, is one of the most beautiful spots in the …
Steak alla Pizzaiola 2019
I received an e-mail this week from a reader looking for a Steak alla Pizzaiola recipe. It turns out that Michele wrote a post 9 …
Pasta fasul – The comfort stew of my childhood
Growing up we called it “pasta fasul”. This warm and comforting thick stew was frequently on the table when the weather turned cool in autumn …
Brasato alla genovese (Genovese braised beef )
I made this dish for this year’s New Year’s Day open house. It worked great as a dish for lots of people. This beef preparation …
Eggplant Parmigiana warfare
I hated eggplant as a kid. So did my sister, Michele. And my Mom’s attempts to get us to eat it were met with fierce …
Italian Pickled Vegetables (Verdure in Scapece)
“Vedure in Scapece” is a summer dish from Naples found in Italian delis all over America. It’s the go-to recipe in Italy for people who …
Neapolitan Meatballs: Polpette alla Napoletana
Along with pizza and spaghetti with tomato sauce, meatballs must be the most internationally recognized Italian food. The meatballs found in the US and then …
Pastiera: Neapolitan Easter Pie
There are many versions of the traditional Italian Easter dessert, Pasteria, featuring my favorite ingredient, creamy ricotta. This Neapolitan version uses arborio rice instead of …